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Rice, Bart R.

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
PLATTEVILLE - Bart R. Rice, age 53, of Platteville, passed away from complications from liver and kidney failure on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Stoltenberg, Harold O.

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
DeFOREST - Harold O. Stoltenberg, age 89, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at his home. He was born in Arlington, Wis., the oldest of seven children to Frank and…

Frisch, Joseph A.

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
MONONA - Joseph A. Frisch, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at his home.

Munson, Richard F. "Dick"

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON / WESTPORT - Richard F. "Dick" Munson, age 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, after a long illness.

Rauch, Jean E. (Mueller)

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Jean E. (Mueller) Rauch, age 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, with her family at her side.

Baerwolf, Russell

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
DEFOREST - Russell Baerwolf, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Arrangements are pending.

Pearson, Marlyn J.

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. / MADISON - Marlyn J. Pearson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. She was born on Oct. 12, 1934, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Hans and Madelon (Heileger) Anderson.

Haack, Catherine M.

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Catherine M. Haack passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at the age of 100, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Wis. She was born on April 30, 1914, to paren…

Election 2015: Fitchburg City Council primary, District 2, Seat 3

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
Three candidates are seeking Seat 3 in the 2nd District on the Fitchburg City Council. The primary election is Feb. 17.

Authorities: Two hurt when dump truck hits car on Highway 14

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:30pm
Two people were injured Wednesday when a dump truck hit a car on Highway 14 near Middleton, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office.

GOP legislators: Voucher expansion proposal likely to succeed, with changes

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 3:20pm
The amount of taxpayer money sent to private voucher schools in Wisconsin will likely be scrutinized before passage, they said.

'Surprise, shock, disappointment' over cuts to Wisconsin public TV, board head says

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 2:50pm
Gene Purcell, executive director of Educational Communications Board, says the cut is "quite serious."

First Business hikes dividend

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 1:15pm
First Business Financial Services is the bank holding company for First Business Bank, Madison.

In the Spirit: Faith group accuses Walker of "shaming" the poor in budget address

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:45pm
A Madison-based group of faith leaders did not find much to like in Tuesday's budget proposal by Gov. Scott Walker.

Madison call center faces challenges staffing its state-aided expansion

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:30pm
SPi Global Madison could receive $375,000 in state tax credits if it can create 286 jobs as promised.

BrightStar foundation approved for tax credits

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:30pm
The philanthropic foundation is investing in young Wisconsin companies as a way to create jobs. 

Walker strikes truth, human condition from Wisconsin Idea; Adds workforce needs

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 11:45am
Walker would add language to the opening sentence specifying the universities' responsibility as economic engines, adding the line, "to meet the state's workforce needs" to a sentence about de…

Packers: Ron Zook in line to become special teams coordinator

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:00am
Ron Zook is the frontrunner to become the Green Bay Packers’ next special teams coordinator and could be named this week.

Beer Baron: Ale Asylum making seasonal releases a Habit this year

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 9:00am
The first of three new IPAs this year is Velveteen Habit, which combines two hops the Madison brewery has had a lot of success with.

In Season: Dates

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:45am
Dates are grown in California and Arizona and available year-round. 

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